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Beth, from Life in the Bat Cave, is a RN turned homemaker, while she takes time away from her career to raise a family and writes about the process.
What are your goals for your blog? Do you have any?
I started this blog on a whim so I didn’t have any set goals or direction. I find that sometimes this works in my favor because my life is a little bit all over the place and that is what I bring to my blog. My goal at this point is to ramp up my writing and branch out to build my blog presence.
What can readers expect to find when visiting your blog for the first time?
When visiting me for the first time, I think you will see I am a real woman living a real life. I don’t put forth any false pretenses, I am what I am. Sometimes I have good days and sometimes bad. You will see them all.
You took a break from nursing to raise your three kids, what do you miss most about working outside of the home full time?
THE PAY CHECK! There are so many projects around the house that need to be done and I have to spread them out further than I’d like because we only have one paycheck coming in. I don’t miss punching a time clock one bit.
You had three kids in three years…what advice can you offer other moms who are barely hanging on with little ones in the house?
HANG IN THERE!!! It gets better, I promise. There were times I was ready to be carted away to the loony bin but I held on for dear life and emerged on the other side. Life is crazy but never dull around here!
Another piece of advice to maintain your sanity? Take a time out. You need to recharge your batteries to be able to be a good mom. So whether it is a night out with the girls, an hour of quiet at the library, sneaking in a mani/pedi…whatever it is that YOU need to refuel. While grocery shopping without the kids may sound like heaven, that doesn’t quite count!
Would you rather have a wildly successful blog or a career in nursing?
Right now at this very moment I have to go with the wildly successful blog! There are some things I miss about being a nurse but they don’t out weigh my love of being home. If my blog was wildly successful I might have found my dream stay at home job!
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I love the title =D Happy SITS day!
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Congrats on your SITS day!!
It’s great that you’re able to stay home with your kids! I’m off to check out your blog!
Thank you to all of my SITStahs for such a wonderful day! I’ve enjoyed your visits!
My mom was also a RN and stayed at home as well when my sister and I got older. I passed your blog on to her 🙂
and she’ll probably agree to the sentiment once a nurse always a nurse.
Wow – 3 in 3! Looking forward to reading her blog.
I can relate to the “just hang in there” a lot of days with two under three. For people who think stay-at-home moms are just relaxing, they need to live 24-7 with a couple of preschoolers to really have an opinion. And, I’m not even a stay-at-mom! But I have massive respect…
The tradition in our family is to have kids about a decade or so apart from each other. Sounds crazy, but it works great. When I look at families with so many kids in a row, I think we’ve got it so much easier! I was a very relaxed Mom because I only had one kid at a time to deal with.
With 2 currently under 2, I really like hearing that it gets easier!
Promise. It doesn’t happen over night but eventually. One day you will find yourself somewhere and realize…you made it there. I couldn’t believe how overwhelmed I found myself at times but I held on and here I am…all 3 are in school now and I’m sad my babies are growing.
I love that title! So catchy. Happy sits day!
I love her title!
Such a beautiful family you’ve got! Congrats on your day!
Wow. 3 kids in 3 years!
Go Red Sox!
My aunt was an RN! I hope you’re having tons of fun at home with your three (You sure seem to!).
You have similiar goals as I do about your blog. Writing, and readership. It sounds good. Going to check it out now.
When I was younger I used to do a lot of creative writing. I seem to have lost the knack for it but I see it in my son. He has been writing himself stories since he could talk! He’d dictate, I’d write them down and then he’d draw pictures. I need to channel some of that again!
Great name for a blog. I’m off to the Bat Cave!
Happy Monday? to all. The sun is shining again in Northern California so no matter what else happens, it’s a good day!
Fun blog to kick off the week.
I am also an RN who just had my first baby! still working part time, but looking forward to my hiatus when baby 2 comes in a few years! 🙂
Congratulations on your baby! Sometimes working is a great place to find some adult interaction! Have you noticed the similarites between nursing and motherhood yet?
oh yes many many nursing and baby similarities… I remember when my baby was brand new I told my husband that I felt like all I ever did was take care of other people 24 hours a day! At least it is something I love 🙂
Such cute kids! Can’t wait to check out her blog! 🙂
They are cute aren’t they? No, I’m not biased in the least.
Ohh cool! I love blogs by moms who started, like me, on a whim.
The title of her blog makes me smile. Oh, Adam West. There was no one exactly like you.
I love your name! It is the name of one of my favorite people in the whole world.
Another down-to-earth mom … what a treat!
You don’t get more down to earth than me. I like to keep it real.
Happy, happy Monday!!
This looks like a fun family! To the Bat Cave!
Bernice
We ARE a fun family! I married a goofball and my kids definately have a silly streak in them.
Not a nurse, but also a professional woman turned homemaker. I do miss the paycheck too 🙂
If only money grew on trees. I’m still looking for the seeds.
Happy SITS day! Off to check it out 🙂
Go Red Sox! What a great blog title as well. Off to say hi!
Shh…don’t tell anyone…I’m a Jersey girl. We are supposed to hate the Sox.
Happy Monday!
Happy SITS day! Can’t wait to get reading!
Hope you enjoyed your read! It has been a fabulous day and I’ve gotten to meet so many great SITStahs!
Oh Monday, Monday…you would be so much more loved if you were folllowed by Friday. Ah well…off to read the FB!
Sounds great! Happy Monday everyone!!
I think that amazing when women choose to take time away from a successful job to be a stay at home parent. What a difficult choice.
I used to work part time evenings so I didn’t need to worry about child care and I was still at home with my kids…giving me the best of both worlds. However, circumstances at work changed and I found I needed to get out of there. I don’t regret it for a second.
Happy Monday to everyone!!!
It’s another week. Time is going by. slowly.
Afternoon, ladies! I am so excited to be running my latest giveaway 🙂 Hope everyone will stop by to enter!
Today is a good day – mostly the contest posting – but also stressful. I’m looking forward to coming home to some choice blogs to read this afternoon!
I had two kids in two years, so I feel ya, girl. You’re right, it just gets better and better 🙂
and gets crazier and crazier! They keep me busy but one day before I know it I’ll be sitting in my rocking chair thinking “remember when” and missing these crazy busy days.
Happy Monday! It’s going to be a crazy week.
P.S. Last day for my mineral makeup GIVEAWAY!
we’re back!
Monday monday monday
it comes again wether we like it or not!
Oh Monday, how I loathe thee. I mean love. I mean… well you know what I mean. 🙂
What a fun blog name!! Hope everyone has a great Monday!!
3 in 3 years, I thought 2 in 2 years was crazy! you have a beautiful family! I try to enjoy every moment at home and you make it seem more doable!
The transition from 2 to 3 was a little tricky…we found ourselves outnumbered! Enjoy every moment because they grow too quick.
Can’t wait to read this one!
“Before I was a Mom” sounds like a tear jerker…or a desperate plee for a long lost figure..Oh wait. That’s me! LOL
I don’t miss that time clock either 😉
Would you hate me if I confessed I weigh less now than before I had those kids?
yes.
Looks like a fun blog! Heading over there now…
Want some fun? Come join my family for a Saturday Night Dance Party!
Today’s FB sounds AWESOME…on my way to meet her now! 🙂
I’m not so bad. Hope you enjoyed your visit!
Three kids in three years. I think they should have a “sainthood” comparable category for those who do that!
I wouldn’t mind being sainted. Although those who know me well know that I”m no saint 😉
I love her blog. Great choice on the FB.
Thanks a bunch. I’m glad you stopped by for a visit!
Sounds like a fantastic blog! I love a real, everyday woman. 🙂
Well, that it is me! Sometimes a little too real 🙂
To the bat cave robin….
what a fun blog name.
off for a good read!
Happy Monday!
Hope you enjoyed the visit to my cave!
Off for a read. I am also a nurse taking time to raise my family. Truth be told, I will probably never go back to nursing. So hard to avoid that nursing burnout…
Truth be told…not so sure you’ll find me back there either! I was burnt out very quick.